You get the drill. Share one web site that's your general point of contact - there's another section in the forum to go through your social media networks and to connect with other creators with all that good stuff so save it for there.

Post by Stephanie C on Jan 16, 2019 12:28:34 GMT -5

I'll go first...

NAME: StephaniePREFERRED PRONOUNS: She/HerLOCATION: Toronto, CanadaWHAT YOU DO: Oh boy...what don't I do? Mainly writing and editing comic books but I also do stuff like run Creator Resource and Creator Advisor.WEB SITE:www.stephaniecooke.caICE BREAKER: Here's a fun fact that's pretty on brand for me...I'm pretty widely known as a cat person (or a raccoon person, in some circles) but the cruel irony of this is that I am super allergic to cats, despite owning one. WHYYYYYYYYY, CRUEL WORLD, WHY???!

Post by crabbymc on Jan 20, 2019 8:07:39 GMT -5

Name: StevePreferred pronouns: he/himLocation: NJ, USAWhat I do: Formerly worked in non-editorial roles in book and magazine publishing. Now stay at home dad trying to write first comic bookWeb site: N/AIce Breaker: I once punched a semi recognizable hollywood actor in the face on my lunch hour...................He showed up at my boxing gym and we sparred a couple of rounds.

Just found out about your site from Fred Van Lente's twitter. Had been planning to pepper him with relentless questions since he seems to be such a nice and helpful dude. This site will hopefully spare him that barrage. Cheers,

Post by Stephanie C on Jan 21, 2019 15:56:14 GMT -5

Name: StevePreferred pronouns: he/himLocation: NJ, USAWhat I do: Formerly worked in non-editorial roles in book and magazine publishing. Now stay at home dad trying to write first comic bookWeb site: N/AIce Breaker: I once punched a semi recognizable hollywood actor in the face on my lunch hour...................He showed up at my boxing gym and we sparred a couple of rounds.

Just found out about your site from Fred Van Lente's twitter. Had been planning to pepper him with relentless questions since he seems to be such a nice and helpful dude. This site will hopefully spare him that barrage. Cheers,

Welcome to the forum and the site! Hopefully you're able to get a lot of use out of it and find some answers to help you navigate the industry better.

Post by Ben Becker on Jan 21, 2019 16:14:12 GMT -5

NAME: BenPREFERRED PRONOUNS: He/HimLOCATION: Baltimore, MD / Chicago, ILWHAT YOU DO: I'm a cartoonist, illustrator, designer, and writer.WEB SITE: www.benmaxbecker.comICE BREAKER: Fun Fact: I have two fake teeth and if I ever get annoyed with you I WILL show you where they are.

Post by Sam O on Jan 21, 2019 16:25:02 GMT -5

NAME: Sam PREFERRED PRONOUNS: He/HimLOCATION: Georgia, North of Atlanta WHAT YOU DO: I’m a generalist when it comes to comics (from penciling and inking, to coloring and lettering); I also do character designs!WEB SITE: I’m most active on Twitter, but my portfolio is here www.dsoart.comICE BREAKER!!! I have a bachelors in English and a masters in Professional Writing, and I like to bring that experience to my comic storytelling!

Post by anna on Jan 21, 2019 16:27:53 GMT -5

NAME: Anna Puchalski /A.D. Puchalski PREFERRED PRONOUNS: She/Her/MonsterLOCATION: NYCWHAT YOU DO: Illustrator, cartoonist, occasional writer when I have to. Graphic design and small press production. WEB SITE: www.angeldevilland.comICE BREAKER!!! Fun(?) Fact -- My day job is sculpture. I work at the cake company where Cake Boss is filmed. I came on in the middle of filming and the season never aired in the USA and that's JUST FINE with me.

Post by KTindall on Jan 21, 2019 16:43:32 GMT -5

NAME: Kelly TindallPREFERRED PRONOUNS: He/him, thanksLOCATION: EdmontonWHAT YOU DO: Cartoonist/self-publisher/artistWEB SITE:StrangebeardICE BREAKER!!! Two truths and a lie... I used to be a clown, I've never left Canada, and I collect action figures from the Eighties.

Post by kaseyquevedo on Jan 21, 2019 17:03:27 GMT -5

NAME: Kasey QuevedoPREFERRED PRONOUNS: He/ HimLOCATION: Mukilteo, WAWHAT YOU DO: Illustrator/ Writer. Mostly just want to draw comics! WEB SITE: www.kcqillustrations.net/ICE BREAKER: Fun Fact!-I spent a year in New Jersey( a lifetime ago) at the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Arts studying how to make comics. We had actual assignments 'draw this 2 page Superman script', etc! Been working in video games for nearly 20 years, but my first love is always comics.....OOO!One more! Also my dream gig is to draw Atari Force!

Post by J.N. Monk on Jan 21, 2019 18:19:33 GMT -5

PREFERRED PRONOUNS: Doesn't matterLOCATION: Saint Paul, MinnesotaWHAT YOU DO: I'm a writer who's training to be a flatter and lettererWEB SITE: StarHammerICE BREAKER: Two truths and a lie: My first apartment was in a fully operational lighthouse. I'm previously married with one child. I used to live in an active volcano.

Post by gilly on Jan 21, 2019 18:33:24 GMT -5

NAME: GillyPREFERRED PRONOUNS: I don't mindLOCATION: Somewhere in SpainWHAT YOU DO: Illustration, comics mostly, I've also done a few gigs in the animation industry.WEB SITE: gilly.portfoliobox.netICE BREAKER: My phone has more pictures of my dogs than other topics.

Post by jacobedgar on Jan 21, 2019 19:38:31 GMT -5

NAME: Jacob EdgarPREFERRED PRONOUNS: he/him/etcLOCATION: Georgia, Savannah areaWHAT YOU DO: comic artist, pencils and inksWEB SITE: www.behance.net/jacobedgarICE BREAKER/FUN FACT: I still work a full time day job at an aerospace company

Post by rae on Jan 21, 2019 21:29:09 GMT -5

NAME: RaePREFERRED PRONOUNS: They/ThemLOCATION: (if you're comfortable)WHAT YOU DO: I'm an all-round comic artist and writer.WEB SITE: artofraebaade.blogspot.com/ICE BREAKER!!! Fun fact! My great-grandparents were indentured servants from Japan who worked the sugar plantations in Hawaii before it was a state.